I’ve accomplished effectively in PSL however that is my finest inning for Pakistan: Shadab Khan after 20-ball fifty vs South Africa

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan scored 52 off 22 balls and helped the Men in Green beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS Method) on the SCG.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 3, 2022 21:58 IST

I’ve accomplished effectively in PSL however that is my finest inning for PAK: Shadab Khan after 20-ball fifty. Shadab Khan

By India Today Web Desk: Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan mentioned that the knock he performed towards South Africa on Thursday was his finest on the worldwide stage. On November 3, Shadab scored a 22-ball 52 and hit the second-fastest half-century by a Pakistan batter within the T20 World Cups after veteran Shoaib Malik.

On the again of his knock, laced with three fours and 4 sixes, Pakistan set South Africa a goal of 186 within the Super 12 match on the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Although it was the primary time Shadab performed a blazing knock for Pakistan, he has contributed closely whereas enjoying for Islamabad United within the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“Yeah, definitely. I’ve done well in PSL with the bat, but international, definitely this is my best inning. And more important, our team wins. So that’s more important to me,” Shadab was quoted as saying within the post-match press convention.

The 24-year-old Shadab was batting on 38 when he clobbered quick bowler Anrich Nortje for 2 colossal sixes on the leg facet to get to his fifty. He additionally credited Mohammad Nawaz and Iftikhar Ahmed for making life straightforward for him within the center.

“I tried to hit a 6. Mentally, I was thinking it was going in the crowd. So I raise the bat at least. So when I see the ball is just over the ropes, I was laughing a bit as well. It’s good because, if you score runs and have winning cause, that’s more important and right at that situation,” he acknowledged.

“Especially I think credit goes to Nawaz and Iftikhar. They played brilliantly, and they put pressure on the bowlers. When I go, it’s a little bit easier. But I think credit goes to Nawaz and Iftikhar. They made it easier for me,” Shadab added.

Pakistan went on to safe a victory by 33 runs (DLS Method) and saved alive their hopes of advancing to the semis.

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Nov 3, 2022